PADRES: Shortstop Greene traded to St. Louis

The Padres now must act to find a suitable replacement. Luis
Rodriguez is the most experienced shortstop on the team's 40-man
roster, having played in 49 games after Greene was injured.

"Right now he's our best internal candidate," Towers said. "He
did a pretty darn good job the two months Khalil was out. Will he
play 155 to 160 games? I don't know. … Probably our best option is
via trade. There are opportunities that may exist. It's not going
to be easy."

Towers said the club has until April 1 to select a second player
from the Cardinals. The choice is among a pair of minor-league
pitchers and a position player.